Houses to rent in Barnet, Greater London

Frequently asked questions about renting in Barnet

What is the average rent in Barnet?

The average rent for a home in Barnet is £3,000 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £2,295 a month. This is based on the 2,032 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Barnet?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Barnet rents for £2,200 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,900 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £700 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,750 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £3,600 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Barnet?

Most rents in Barnet are between £1,350 and £26,000 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,800 a month, and one in five £3,500 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Barnet?

There are 1,951 homes to rent in Barnet on Houses right now, plus 167 already let agreed. 1,717 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Barnet?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Barnet over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £2,075 a month, 3.8% higher than the year before (£2,000 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 6%, 2-bedroom homes are up 7% and 3-bedroom homes are up 4%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Barnet?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 2 weeks. About 67% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 2 weeks against about 4 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in Barnet?

About 6.6% gross for flats and 6.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Barnet over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Barnet?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about three quarters of homes to rent in Barnet. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £2,100 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £5,785 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Barnet?

Of the areas around Barnet, High Barnet is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,800 a month, followed by New Barnet (£1,850 a month). Barnet itself is £2,295 a month.

Are rental homes in Barnet furnished?

About 6 in 10 rental homes in Barnet that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Barnet?

There are 86 primary and 24 secondary schools in Barnet. 95% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 32 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Barnet?

Stations in Barnet include Mill Hill East, Finchley Central, West Finchley and Woodside Park.